Olia - Sukinda, Jajpur

Olia is a village situated in the Sukinda tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 5 km from Sukinda and around 57 km from Jajapur . Ollia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Olia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Olia is 400416. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 755018 pincode. Byasanagar is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Olia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sukinda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jajpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Olia

According to the 2011 Census, Olia village had a total population of 1,153 people, including 595 males and 558 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 79.45% and female literacy at 63.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 209, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 190.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Olia

Olia is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Olia

Olia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Baghuapal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byasanagar to Olia is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Olia is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Olia

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Olia village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Olia

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Olia village are given below:

FAQs about Olia